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Honest Pleasure

1973 - Horse | Deceased

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Owner(s):

Bertram R. Firestone -

Trainer:

Leroy S. Jolley

Bred:

Florida (USA) by Waldemar Farms, Inc.

Pedigree:

What A Pleasure - Tularia by Tulyar

Rating:

8.33/10

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Citation, Honest Pleasure, Ogden Phipps - April 22nd

Citation won his first race by 1/2 length at Havre de Grace.Read More

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Forego gets up on the wire: A Moment in Time

The date was October 2, 1976. The United States was one month away from electing a former peanut farmer as the Commander-in-Chief, and in the world of thoroughbred horse racing; one of America’s all-time great handicap stars would thrill fans with a breathtaking performance at Belmont Park. Forego w...Read More

Posted 151 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Why do we often say great geldings? One has to look no further than this guy. Huge weight carrier, a step of way from lameness on spindly legs who ran short and long at or beating track records...Kelso. John Henry and Old Bones were the warriors · 151 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · What a warrior, the great gelding, Forego. He was a favorite of mine, too. · 151 days ago ·

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Floridaf · What an amazing race. I cannot believe the weight these horses used to carry! If he ran the 10 furlongs in 2 minutes flat, I have to wonder what his time would have been if he had been carrying less weight on a fast track. We'll never know, but it's an intriguing thought. · 151 days ago ·

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paulie0265 · ONLY BUMS TODAY no one will let you add weight they wont run if you do there all afraid so we will never really see great champions again WHAT A SHAME RACING GOINE DOWN HILL · 151 days ago ·

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sjuwill · Thank You Brian, what a wonderful race for a wonderful horse that you know im so dearly proud of.....watching him take on all comers, id always be nervous on the wet tracks, carrying whatever weight was put upon him, being born the same year as Sectetariat was the only bad luck for him...what a thrill to watch everytime and that why he remains one of my all time favorites. · 151 days ago ·

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travel_vic · well NYRA did come back with the Fall Highweight this year · 150 days ago ·

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just one moment · Great article about a truly great horse. Thanks · 150 days ago ·

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racingrooter · I've been away for awhile and just had an opportunity to catch up on this. I LOVED Forego. Thanks for posting one of my all time favorite races. · 144 days ago ·

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bloodster · Was never a big Forego fan but have to admit you have to admire the way he carried the weight. I think I saw this one at bemont as I was there on most weekends in the 70's. · 143 days ago ·

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